These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'inspection.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Legal Definition of inspection

a: a buyer's examination of goods prior to payment or acceptance especially in accordance with section 2-513 of the Uniform Commercial Code

b: an examination of articles of commerce to determine their fitness for transportation or sale

c: an investigation of an applicant for insurance

d: an examination or survey of a community, of premises, of a facility, or of a vehicle by an authorized person (as to determine compliance with regulations or susceptibility to fire or other hazards)specifically: administrative search at search

e: examination of documents, things, or property for purposes of making discovery for trial